Richmond BC has traditionally been known as the location of Vancouver YVR Airport, and a river delta. Richmond has grown into a metropolitan city with a fairly large economy and boasts 128 square kilometres of land base. The population of Richmond is 190,000 and growing. The working population is mostly comprised of University degree or certificate graduates. Retail, manufacturing, health care, and accomodation and food services are the major employing sectors in Richmond.

  Steveston Village is a historic fishing village on the Richmond delta in the mouth of the Mighty Fraser River. Visitors and vacationers to Richmond can go whale-watching and enjoy unique national heritage sites. The boardwalk is a great place for a summer stroll in the day or evening and fresh-catch seafood is always available nearby.